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Reporting & Disclosures
Disclosure on All TCFD Categories Increasing Year by Year: JPX
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 01/12/2021
Of the 259 TCFD-supporting companies surveyed, 42 had disclosures in all 11 TCFD categories; 36 did not have disclosures in any of the categories.
Anti-Money Laundering
Environmental Crime, A Global Security Issue
By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2021
Interpol’s Rory Corcoran says environmental crime is funding global terrorism and organised crime, while also impacting the sustainability agenda.
Reporting & Disclosures
Hong Kong SFC Targets Adoption of Global ESG Standards
By Manesh Samtani | 01/12/2021
Chairman Tim Lui says the SFC is currently evaluating ESG disclosures “much more closely” and looking for more ways to reduce opportunities for greenwashing.
Reporting & Disclosures
Taiwan to Improve Timeliness of Annual Reports, Strengthen Disclosures
By Darien Choong | 29/11/2021
Annual reports will have to be filed at least 7 days before shareholder meetings. The quality of sustainability disclosures will also be improved.
Climate Risk
APRA Finalises Guidance on Climate Change Financial Risks
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 29/11/2021
The new climate change prudential practice guide covers governance, risk management, scenario analysis and disclosure.
Reporting & Disclosures
Japan FSA Calls for Sharper Focus on ‘Transition’ Concept
By Mark Johnston | 29/11/2021
The FSA’s Satoshi Ikeda says corporate disclosures need to capture genuine progressive efforts towards achieving carbon net zero, not just point-in-time snapshots.
Sustainable Finance
South Korea Set to Launch Second ‘New Deal’ Fund
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/11/2021
The KRW 100 billion fund will comprise KRW 80 billion from the private sector and retail investors and KRW 20 billion from the government.
Cryptocurrency
Can Crypto be Green?
By ESG Investor | 26/11/2021
Energy-intensive and unregulated, institutional investors are proving reluctant to back the rapidly growing asset class.
ESG Data
Alignment of Taxonomies “Critical” for Improving ESG Data
By ESG Investor | 26/11/2021
A consistent approach to taxonomies is necessary to help mobilise capital towards sustainable solutions, said ICMA’s Ricco Zhang.
Sustainable Finance
Singapore Strengthens Financial Connectivity with Chongqing
By Mark Johnston | 25/11/2021
Ten MOUs were signed between Singapore and Chongqing banks and industry bodies at the 4th China-Singapore (Chongqing) Connectivity Financial Summit.
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